Facts and Figures

With one in four adults and up to one in five children experiencing mental illness each year, it is a disorder that affects everyone in some way. Sheppard Pratt Health System is on the frontlines, helping those suffering from mental illness to recover and heal.

Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in the United States, specifically major depressive disorder.

There are more suicides than homicides annually.

Nearly half of people with a mental disorder will likely meet criteria for two or more diagnosable disorders.

Approximately 18.1% of American adults have an anxiety disorders, which can include a panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, and/or phobias.

Mood disorders, such as major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, and bipolar disorder, will impact approximately 9.5% of American adults each year.

ADHD is recognized as one of the most common mental disorders in children and adolescents; however, it is also estimated to impact approximately 4.1% of adults each year.

In March 2014, the CDC found that approximately one in 68 children is impacted by autism spectrum disorder.